HT3371 What if you cannot bring your computer into an apple store? (For unknown reasons)

My Macbook is currently running on "Service Battery" and with that I know I need to replace it soon. This computer was from my brother. He sent it to me since this is my first year in Highschool and he could get it for free since he works for Apple. When he gave it to me, he said I couldn't bring it into an Apple store. He didn't give me a reason though and Im afraid to go past what he said and bring it in.
Anyone have any advice?

It would help to know which one of the 9 different models of MacBook you have. To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info (and then System Report if you’re running 10.7 Lion or 10.8 Mountain Lion). When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier and post it back here.

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By reading the following, Apple exchanges your iPod for a refurbished (includes new battery) iPod. Data is no preserved/restore to the replacement
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HT3371 What if you cannot bring your computer into an apple store? (For unknown reasons)

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